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Spamwiches

Cultural Context

Spamwiches emerged during World War II when Spam became a staple due to its long shelf life and affordability. This simple sandwich reflects the resourcefulness of American households, turning a can of Spam into a quick meal. Today, Spamwiches are a nostalgic comfort food for many, often enjoyed at picnics and casual gatherings.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 (12 ounce) can SPAM®
¾ (1 pound) loaf Velveeta®
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
½ cup mayonnaise
8 hamburger buns, split

Spam

🥗Healthier: turkey or chicken deli meat

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey or chicken deli meat reduces sodium while bologna is often less expensive.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado provides healthy fats, while yogurt can be a budget-friendly creamy alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while white bread is typically less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2

With a meat grinder or box grater, grind meat and cheese.

3

Stir together luncheon meat, processed cheese, relish, and mayo in a bowl.

4

Spoon filling into sandwich buns, and wrap each sandwich individually in aluminum foil.

5

Place sandwiches onto a baking sheet.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until filling is hot, and buns have toasted, 10 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

fryingtoasting

Equipment Needed

ovenmeat grinderbox graterbaking sheetaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Spam sandwichesSpam sandwiches with mayoFried Spam sandwiches

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